Description
When you want a crispy and creamy weeknight dinner, this easy bang bang shrimp recipe delivers. It uses simple ingredients to toss crispy fried shrimp in a sweet, spicy mayo sauce. You can make this better-than-takeout meal in under 30 minutes or serve it as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (raw, peeled, & deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 green onion (finely chopped for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- Step: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to help tenderize.
- Step: In a small bowl, whisk the listed sauce ingredients until combined and set aside.
- Step: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Coat the shrimp evenly on both sides with the mixture.
- Step: Heat vegetable oil in a 10-inch heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat to 350ºF. Fry shrimp in small batches for 1.5 minutes per side until golden and crispy, avoiding overcrowding so they fry instead of steaming.
- Step: Transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Step: Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pour the prepared sauce over. Gently toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately while crispy.
Notes
Ensure the oil maintains a consistent temperature of 350ºF for the best texture. Using a wire rack for cooling helps prevent the shrimp from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1011 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: bang bang shrimp, crispy shrimp, appetizer, Asian recipe, quick dinner